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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.62, 1,295.70 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.62, 1,295.70 and 376.72 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.62 : 1,295.70 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.62/1,295.70 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.62x = 1,295.70 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.62x = 488,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,116.10/863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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